Sedimentary Rocks

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Sedimentary rocks take _______________ to form

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millions of years

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The 'gluing' together of rock fragments by dissolved minerals that form around them is called

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cementation

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The two processes that turn solid rock into sandstone are

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Compaction and cementation

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When sediments stick together, it's called . . .

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cementation

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The process that squeezes sediments under pressure is called

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Compaction

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily made of?

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Particles of sand, silt, clay, and organic materials

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What is the process of laying down sediment called?

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Deposition

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What is the term for the wearing away of rocks and soil?

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Erosion

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What type of rock forms from the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock

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What is the main difference between sedimentary rocks and igneous rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks form from sediments, while igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava.